Another young quarterback who entertained us last season was Deshaun Watson in Houston. His rookie season was sadly cut short by a torn ACL, but Watson’s 99.3% DVOA [Defense-adjusted Value Over Average] without pressure is the highest season by any quarterback since 2010. His pressure rate (41.9 percent) was also the highest in our database, so if the Texans can protect him better so that he plays a full season in 2018, then the potential is sky-high. Watson is likely a quarterback who will hold the ball longer to make big plays and wrack up some pressure on his own, but with that kind of DVOA when he was kept clean, this should be one of the most anticipated sophomore seasons in NFL history.

That the Texans offensive line last season was suspect is old news, which is why general manager Brian Gaine has done what he can to beef up the offensive line in the off-season with third-round tackle Martinas Rankin and free agent guards Zach Fulton and Senio Kelemete.

Of course, as Texans offensive line coach Mike Devlin revealed during the last week of organized team activities, Watson’s play also helped with the offensive line.

“Because what he does escapability, his effect on the defense can slow guys down a little bit, and the things you can do with him can really help you get an advantage at some point,” Devlin explained as to how Watson helped the offensive line play in 2017.

If the Texans can keep the pressure away from Watson, it will unlock a boon in Kacsmar’s research. Watson had 99.3 percent DVOA in 2017, the highest ever recorded by Football Outsiders since 2010. When that is considered, now it is comprehensible as to why Bovada gave Watson 20/1 odds to win the NFL MVP.

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